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ST54 FSE

2004 BMW R Series

Yellow Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,808 mi
Last recorded29,808 miles
Recorded on16 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW R Series26,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 FSE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2020 29,808 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 29,670 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,041 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 24,752 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 24,752 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,746 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 23,653 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 22,475 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,216 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 20,504 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,917 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 15,535 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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ST54 FSE is a 2004 BMW R Series in Yellow with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2004 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.0% with a typical mileage of 26,760 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ST54 FSE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 22 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ST54 FSE?

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What year was ST54 FSE registered?

ST54 FSE is a 2004 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is ST54 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 FSE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST54 FSE have outstanding finance?

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